Shizuoka Beachside & Mountain Fuji Onsen (Hot Springs Spa)
Shizuoka Prefecture has a great number of onsen hot springs from one can gaze out on the sea. Enjoy the…
Izu Peninsula Scuba Diving Areas Tours & Courses
Japan is an island nation sandwiched between the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Sea of Japan to the…
The Black Ship Festival In Shimoda (Kurofune Matsuri)
The most famous festival of Shimoda celebrates in honor of the arrival on the Blackship and Commodore Perry landing in…
Miho Peninsula Area, Shizuoka City (Shizuoka-shi)
See the mysteries of the sea on the breaking waves. With gorgeous views, beaches tinged with legend, marine sport facilities…
Shizuoka Autumn Festivals
Festival Period: A naked festival in honor of the shrine deity, held on the Saturday preceding August 10 under the…
Misakubo town (Misakubo-cho) in Hokuen (Northern) Area, Hamamatsu City
The Hokuen (Northern) Area (Tenryu, Haruno, Sakuma, Misakubo, Tatsuyama), 90% of which is surrounded by forests, is abundant in greenery…
Hosoe town (Hosoe-cho) in Oku Lake Hamana Area, Hamamatsu City
The Oku Lake Hamana Area (Hosoe, Flower viewing around Oku Hamanako, Inasa and Mikkabi) is called the “Backroom of Enshu”,…
Sakuma town (Sakuma-cho) in Hokuen (Northern) Area, Hamamatsu City
The Hokuen (Northern) Area (Tenryu, Haruno, Sakuma, Misakubo, Tatsuyama) is surrounded by beautiful green forests nourished by the magnificent flow…
Tatsuyama village (Tatsuyama-mura/ Tatsuyama-cho) in Hokuen (Northern) Area, Hamamatsu City
The Hokuen (Northern) Area (Tenryu, Haruno, Sakuma, Misakubo, Tatsuyama) is surrounded by beautiful green forests nourished by the magnificent flow…
Hamamatsu City
You may not know Hamamatsu, but you may be familiar with many of Hamamatsu’s product. Names such as YAMAHA, KAWAI,…
Haruno town (Haruno-cho) in Hokuen (Northern) Area, Hamamatsu City
The Hokuen (Northern) Area (Tenryu, Haruno, Sakuma, Misakubo, Tatsuyama) is surrounded by beautiful green forests nourished by the magnificent flow…
Shizuoka Prefecture – Home of Mount Fuji, Shoguns and Izu Peninsula
Shizuoka prefecture, located in Japan’s approximate geographic center, is best known as the home of Mount Fuji. The elegant outlines…
Atami Diving of Izu Peninsula, Atami City (Atami-shi) Scuba Diving Guide
Atami is a small seaside resort town located on the east coast of Izu, where the peninsula joins the mainland….
Kanzanji (Kanzanji-cho) – Omote (southern) Lake Hamana Area, Hamamatsu City
Omote (southern) Lake Hamana Area (Kanzanji, Yuto, Maisaka), blessed with the natural beauty of the Enshu Sea and Lake Hamana,…
Futo Diving of Izu Peninsula
Nestled below dark volcanic cliffs and steep heavily wooded hills, the tiny fishing harbor of Futo is the home of…
Zen no Yu Natural Onsen in Kawazu Town
JapanGuides.net This inn on the grounds of historic Jigenin, a famed Buddhist temple, features hot springs imbued with all the…
The Best of Japan – Shizuoka Prefecture at the base of Mt. Fuji
Shizuoka Prefecture, dominated by the sheer presence of Mt. Fuji, Japan’s highest peak. Shizuoka Prefecture is in the Chubu region,…
Visit secluded Okuoi and Ride on Steam Locomotive, Oku-Oi Alps Mountain Park, Aoi-ku Ward, Shizuoka City
Ride a steam locomotive and visit secluded Okuoi. From the windows of the train, you can watch breathtaking landscapes and…
Shimizu Port Area, Shizuoka City (Shizuoka-shi)
The echo of foreign lands rides in on the pounding of the sea. A waterfront with views of Mt. Fuji,…
Unique Local Festivals Around Mt. Fuji
This festival, held in the city of Arai during the month of July is an exciting fireworks festival. The festival…
Shizuoka Industry Tour, factory tours
Shizuoka Prefecture has made remarkable strides in industry, in particular being known for its musical instrument and automobile industries. There…